Bill Maher on Trump-Musk Feud: From ‘Brangelina’ to ‘Godzilla vs. King Kong’

Bill Maher’s Take on Trump vs. Musk: From Bromance to Battle Royale

Remember when Donald Trump and Elon Musk were basically the political-tech world’s version of a power couple? Yeah, me neither—but apparently, it happened. Comedian Bill Maher even gave them one of those cringe celebrity couple names: “E-lump.” Classic Maher. But here’s the thing—that friendship went south faster than a Tesla on autopilot. Now? Maher’s comparing them to “Godzilla vs. King Kong.” And honestly? It fits.

How “E-lump” Became “E-nemies”

Back in the day—like, a couple years ago—these two were weirdly tight. Trump would gush about Musk’s “genius” (his words, not mine), while Musk occasionally nodded along to Trump’s rants about “fake news.” They’d even DM each other like teenage BFFs. So Maher joked they’d earned a celebrity couple name—because of course he did.

“They had their own thing: E-lump,” Maher said during his show. You know, like Brangelina. Except way less attractive and way more likely to start a Twitter war. And boy, did they ever.

What Went Wrong? (Spoiler: Everything)

It started when Musk—who, let’s be real, has the emotional stability of a cryptocurrency chart—began calling out Trump’s climate denial and, well, general Trump-ness. And Trump? He doesn’t take criticism well. Shocking, I know. Next thing you know, they’re throwing shade like it’s a middle school cafeteria.

Maher upgraded his comparison to “Godzilla vs. King Kong,” which is perfect. Two massive egos, neither backing down, and the rest of us just watching the city burn. “This isn’t a feud—it’s a summer blockbuster,” Maher cracked. And he’s not wrong.

Why Maher’s Jokes Actually Matter

Maher didn’t just roast them—he pointed out how ridiculous the whole thing is. Musk’s tweets? “Like watching a billionaire have a public midlife crisis.” Trump’s comebacks? “Straight out of a 2002 WWE script.” The audience ate it up, and Twitter exploded with memes calling them “the messiest breakup of the decade.”

Here’s why this works: when politics feels like a bad reality show, sometimes you just need to laugh. Maher gets that. And let’s be honest—we all need the release.

How the Internet Reacted (Spoiler: Chaos)

People ran with the “E-lump” joke harder than Musk runs through Twitter’s terms of service. Hashtags, parody accounts, the whole deal. Some compared it to other famous feuds—Bezos vs. Musk, Kanye vs. literally anyone—but Maher’s take cut deeper. Critics said he ignored the real stakes, but come on. Sometimes you just need to laugh at the absurdity.

The Bottom Line

Maher’s bit—from “E-lump” to “Godzilla vs. King Kong”—nails how bizarre this feud is. It’s petty, it’s personal, and it’s weirdly entertaining. Will they make up? Doubt it. But as long as they keep going at it, comedians like Maher will have endless material. And honestly? We’ll be watching.

Your Turn

What do you think about this whole mess? Drop your hot takes below. And if you want more laughs, catch Maher’s full segment. For a deeper dive, check out our piece on how celebrity feuds broke politics—because apparently, that’s a thing now.